Skills Operators Join Forces to Bolster Construction Training in French Overseas Territories
Two leading skills operators,Constructys and Akto,are combining their expertise to enhance training and job opportunities for construction companies in Mayotte,Saint-Martin,and Saint-Barthélemy. This collaboration aims to address the growing infrastructure and housing needs in these regions, especially in Mayotte, which was heavily impacted by Cyclone Chido [[1]].
Key Initiatives and Objectives
The partnership focuses on providing nearly 520 local companies in building, public works, and materials trading with improved access to training and apprenticeships. The core objectives include:
- Mapping HR skills and project needs through field diagnoses.
- Supporting the creation of tailored training plans.
- Facilitating access to training and work-study funding.
- Simplifying administrative processes.
Executive Perspectives
Joël ellen, president of Constructys, emphasized the importance of this collaboration:
I welcome that Constructys be the frist OPCO to engage alongside Akto to combine sectoral and local presence expertise, at the service of companies and their employees. This partnership is a concrete advance for construction employees in these ultramarine territories. It translates our desire to guarantee everyone effective access to vocational training, regardless of the place where we exercise. In territories in full conversion, faced with major challenges of reconstruction or development, it is essential to allow employees to strengthen their skills, to secure their journey and to project themselves into enduring employment.
Joël Ellen, president of Constructys
Jean Hédou, president, and Laurent Barthélemy, vice-president of Akto, highlighted their commitment to supporting construction companies in these territories:
As a single competence operator in these three territories, we are delighted to be able to put our structures, our local teams and our know-how in terms of deployment of employment-training policies to the service of construction companies. Economic and social issues are multiple on these territories and the training needs of employees,in particular of the first level of competence,are important to help local businesses to deal with the transformations in progress. The urgency of reconstruction on the territory of Mayotte is in particular an area in which the agreement between Constructys and Akto takes on its full meaning.
Jean Hédou, president, and Laurent Barthélemy, vice-president of Akto
Regional Implementation
The implementation strategy varies across the territories:
- Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin: Immediate implementation.
- Mayotte: Requires enhanced coordination with local authorities and logistical preparation due to the scale of reconstruction efforts [[2]].
Oversight and Management
A national monitoring committee, comprising national and regional representatives from both organizations, will convene twice annually. This committee will track progress, refine strategies, and assess the impact of the initiatives.
FAQ
- What is an OPCO?
- An OPCO (skills operator) is an organization that supports companies in developing the skills of their employees.
- How many companies will benefit from this partnership?
- Approximately 520 local companies in the building, public works, and materials trading sectors.
- What are the main goals of this partnership?
- To improve access to training, support the development of tailored training plans, and simplify administrative processes for companies.
Looking Ahead
This partnership underscores the commitment of Constructys and akto to address the qualification and skills enhancement needs in these territories, where reconstruction and development present notable challenges.
